Z -- Lick Creek Bridge Replacement, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

The project involves the construction of a new concrete bridge over Lick Creek on Forest Road 39, part of the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. This is a double-laned, paved road currently open but typically closed by snow in mid-to-late November. The work includes building a temporary bypass road and installing a government-furnished temporary bridge, followed by removal and disposal of the existing timber bridge, concrete abutments, and some asphalt surfacing. The bridge construction will feature pile abutments, riprap, concrete substructure designed by the government, and a prestressed concrete superstructure designed by the contractor, along with bridge and approach rail, road, and approach work. Additionally, traffic control, temporary erosion control, and dewatering measures are required to ensure safety and environmental compliance. The instream work period is scheduled from July 15 to August 15, 2005, with all construction to be completed by October 15, 2005. The anticipated contract price range is between $250,000 and $500,000. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Umatilla National Forest is overseeing the project and intends to advertise the contract during the winter of 2004 to 2005. Due to the likelihood of inclement weather, interested bidders are encouraged to visit the site promptly. For further information, contact Dana Taylor or the designated contract specialists at the Umatilla National Forest office in Pendleton, Oregon.